This week's local events

? FYI: Dinners are $8 and include cornbread, your choice of applesauce or apple salad, dessert and a drink. Carry-out service will be available.

HALLOWEEN PARTY & STEAK DINNER

? When: Dinners will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday

? Where: Amvets Post 4, 317 E. Main St.

? FYI: Costume contest judging is at 7:45 p.m. Cash prizes awarded to top three winners. B.I.G. will perform live music from 7 to 11 p.m.

HAUNTED HILLS

? When: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday

? Where: Magic Waters Theatre, 7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge

? FYI: Tickets for the annual Halloween event are $7 for adults and $4 for children. Boonie the Magician will entertain families during the early evenings. Groups rates can be arranged for groups of 20 or more by calling 937-365-1388.

CHILI COOK-OFF

? When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

? Where: Springfield Township Fire Department, 3140 Lick Run Road

? FYI: No fee is required to compete in the event. A trophy will be awarded to the cook with the best chili and a plaque for the hottest chili. Admission to taste the chili is $4 for adults and $2 for children age 8 and younger. Servings are all-you-can-eat.

CHILLICOTHE JAYCEES COMMUNITY DAY

? When: All day Saturday

? Where: Yoctangee Park

? FYI: Activities include live music from the Foothill Folk Society and a sidewalk chalk art contest near the caboose museum at the park entrance. Contest is open to individuals, teams, amateurs and professionals of all ages. Theme is "Halloween." Registration is $5 per sidewalk square (5-foot by 5-foot). Chalk will be provided or bring your own chalk. Contest begins at 11 a.m., judging will be at 4 p.m. Ribbons and certificates will be awarded for age and talent categories.

POLICE K-9 DEMONSTRATION & PET COSTUME CONTEST

? When: 1 p.m. Saturday

? Where: Petland, 881 N. Bridge St.

? FYI: The Chillicothe Police Department's K-9's, Ciko and Koby, will perform a criminal apprehension, narcotics detection and obedience demonstration, which is in conjunction with Petland's Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest from 1 to 4 p.m. The winner will receive a $50 Petland gift card. All pets dressed in costumes will receive a treat bag (while supplies last).

? FYI: Admission to the "haunted" outdoor trail is $7 per person and $13 for "First Kill" early-admission passes. Event is presented by members of the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department and Association.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER/DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM

? When: 5 p.m. Saturday

? Where: Where Waz Eye Support Group, 601 E. Main St.

? FYI: Roosevelt Wright III, an author and head life coach for the Stronger Universe Life Ministry in New Orleans, La., will lead the program along with Jennifer Biddinger, of the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Japanese food will be served. Admission is $10 with food or $5 without. Wright also will speak during the 10 a.m. service Sunday at Zion Baptist Church, 84 S. Clinton Road.

OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY SONG FEST

? When: Beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday

? Where: Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 5014 Charleston Pike

? FYI: The Appalachian Christian Hillbilly Band will perform. All welcome.

SCARY MOVIE NIGHT

? When: Beginning at 5 p.m. Monday

? Where: Kingston Branch Library, 17 Main St., Kingston

? FYI: The library will present the classic comedy, "Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein." Popcorn and pop will be provided, but attendees should bring blankets and folding chairs.